New Richmond has not done well against Batavia recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The New Richmond Lions never let the Batavia Bulldogs onto the board and left with a 1-0 win. This was a revenge game for New Richmond, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-0 defeat when these two played two weeks ago.
Jacob Sheppard was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Sheppard has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sheppard was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Sheppard wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trey Davis, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
On Batavia's side, Wes Embry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits.
New Richmond's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Batavia, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-3.
New Richmond will take on Archbishop McNicholas at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Archbishop McNicholas is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning New Richmond will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Batavia, they will challenge Purcell Marian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Batavia is facing Purcell Marian at the right time seeing as Purcell Marian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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